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THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
fruit and plant Notes 
PEONY STUDIES 
The Horticultural Department of the Cornell Experi¬ 
ment Station in cooperation with the American Peony 
Society has recently issued its third bulletin on peony 
studies. This bulletin corrects some descriptions given in 
an earlier publication, and adds accurate descriptions of 
some 250 varieties. Among the better known kinds which 
are found under various names in catalogues of nurserymen 
and about which the need of accurate information is press¬ 
ing, the varieties mentioned below are among the more 
prominent. The descriptions and remarks on synonyms 
of these varieties will be appreciated by peony experts. 
This bulletin is available to all members of the American 
Peony Society and to all persons residing in New York 
State who are interested in peony culture. It may be 
secured by applying to the Department of Horticulture of 
Cornell University. 
White ALBATRE 
Species —P. albiflora. Originated by Crousse, 1885- 
Donated by Goos & Koenemann. 
Description in brief —Large, milk white, compact, rose type 
bloom with wide central petals edged with carmine in very minute 
flecks; quite variable, however, and some blooms have a collar and 
develop into a crown bloom in the last stages of growth. Mid¬ 
season. Extra good commercial variety. Second to none for this 
type of bloom. 
Description in detail —Not clearly differentiated, but petals next 
to guards have a slight yellowish tint. Occasional flecks on outer 
guards. Odor good. 
Plane is a strong, vigorous grower, with long green stems. Very 
free bloomer in clusters. 
Remarks —There has been some confusion in regard to “Albatre” 
and “Avalanche,” but they are entirely distinct, “Albatre” being 
much higher class. 
Points of difference —“Avalanche” has more of a lilac white 
tinge in center of bloom, not giving such a pure white general aspect 
as “Albatre.” “Avalanche” does not stand up so well, the stems 
being weak at the base; is not so large a bloom, and is borne on 
smaller stems than “Albatre.” 
“Avalanche,,” although somewhat variable, is generally a 
typical crown. In most cases growers have sent “Avalanche” 
under both names and really have not “Albatre” in their collections. 
ATROSANGUINEA 
Species —P. albiflora. Originated by Calot, 1850- 
Donated by Peterson Nurseries. 
Description in brief —Medium size, rosy magenta (169), medium 
compact, semi-double, with partly concealed stamens at collar and 
center of bloom. Midseason. Fair variety, not valuable for cut 
bloom. 
Description in detail —The guards are not differentiated, outer 
guards are streaked with white. Odor unpleasant. 
Plant is a strong, vigorous grower with a spreading habit, stems 
rather weak and dark green. Free bloomers in clusters with only 
an occasional blighted bud. 
Remarks —This variety has been somewhat confused with 
similar varieties as it has been sent to the Cornell plots under the 
name of “Delache,” “Jussier,” and “Rubra Triomphans.” It 
differs from “Delache” in habit. The latter is a very upright 
grower, while “Atrosanguinea” is spreading. “Delache” has a 
more compact bloom and does not show the stamens as plainly as 
“Atrosanguinea.” “Delache” is also a few days later. 
I OFFER 
10,000 2 yr. old Carolina Poplars 4 
feet and up. Get my prices. 
W. C. BRYANT, 
DANSVILLE, N. Y. 
BOX STRAPS 
WARD-DICKEY STEEL COMPANY 
Manufacturers of Planished Sheet Steel 
INDIANA HARBOR, IND. 
GRAPE VINES 
We offer for Fall and Spring delivery the largest and 
most complete stock of GRAPE VINES in strong grades for 
nurserymen and dealer’s trade. 
We also have an extra fine block of President Wilder cur¬ 
rants which have made a strong growth. 
SEND LIST OF YOUR WANTS FOR PRICES 
T. S HUBBARD COMPANY 
Established 1866 FREDONIA, N. Y. 
W E issue to members a Credit List with quarterly sup¬ 
plements. The list now contains between 7000 and 
8000 names. Membership fee $10.00, including privilege of 
obtaining unlimited number of ratings at cost. We also 
collect accounts at standard rates. 
National Florists’ Board of Trade, 56 Pine St., New York. 
The Southwestern Nursery Co. 
of OKEMAH, OKLAHOMA 
will have for late Fall and early Spring an exceptionally fine lot of 
ONE YEAR APPLE, PEACH, PLUM and BUDDED ROSES; 
TWO YEAR CALIFORNIA PRIVET, CAROLINA 
POPLARS, and CATALPA SPECIOSA. 
WE INVITE YOUR INSPECTION. 
Easterly Nursery Co., 
CLEVELAND, TENN. 
Offers for Spring Shipment: 
One, Two and Three-year Apple, Two-year Kieffer Pear, Two-year Sour Cherry, 
One-year Peach in car-load lots. A good assortment of Japan Plums, one-year and 
Mariana Stocks. Ask for prices. 
A RART AIN IN STANDARD PEARS. 
^ ^ ' Extra size, 6 to 7 ft.; 1 
inch and up 5 to 6 ft.; 3-4 and up. Mostly Bartlett. 
Can also furnish a few of the leading varieties. 
It will be worth while to get our prices before buying elsewhere 
Address, 
PIONEER NURSERIES COMPANY, 
Salt Lake City, Utah. 
